The Comparative Analysis :
VW Passat GTE DSG (15 - 18) vs. BMW M3 CS M DKG (18 - 18)
€ 44,300
€ 117,600
€ 44,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 117,600
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The VW Passat GTE is 3.8 inches longer, 1.8 inches narrower and 1.3 inches taller than the BMW M3 CS.
VW Passat GTE
BMW M3 CS
57.3
72.1
82
56.1
73.9
80.2
72.1 in
Width
73.9 in
82 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.2 in
57.3 in
Height
56.1 in
109.9
187.7
110.7
183.9
187.7 in
Length
183.9 in
109.9 in
Wheelbase
110.7 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Passat GTE
BMW M3 CS
3796 lb
Curb Weight
3660 lb
4850 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4630 lb
Weight Difference:
137 lb
3.61 %
General
VW Passat GTE
BMW M3 CS
B8
Generation
F80
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
VW Passat GTE
BMW M3 CS
4-cylinder plug-in hybrid gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-six gasoline engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Series
BMW S55
*DGE*
Engine Code
S55-B30
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
215 hp
at 0 rpm
Power
454 hp
at 6250 rpm
VW Passat GTE
215 hp
454 hp
BMW M3 CS
295 lb‑ft
at 0 rpm
Max. Torque
443 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
VW Passat GTE
295 lb‑ft
443 lb‑ft
BMW M3 CS
Performance
VW Passat GTE
BMW M3 CS
140 mph
Maximum Speed
174 mph
7.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
3.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
338 ft
0.000 sec
VW Passat GTE
62 mph
62
mph
mph
177 ft
0.000 sec
BMW M3 CS
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17.66 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
8.06 lb/hp
VW Passat GTE
17.66 lb/hp
8.06 lb/hp
BMW M3 CS
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Passat GTE
BMW M3 CS
Fuel Economy
138 mpg
combined
28 mpg
VW Passat GTE
138 mpg
28 mpg
BMW M3 CS
No data
city
21 mpg
No data
highway
No data
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
1827 mi
Range
439 mi
VW Passat GTE
1827 mi
439 mi
BMW M3 CS
Environmental Impact
32.2 kWh
Total Energy Consumption
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
161.1 kWh
VW Passat GTE
32.2 kWh
161.1 kWh
BMW M3 CS
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
61 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
319 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Passat GTE
BMW M3 CS
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1054 lb
Maximum Payload
970 lb
11.4 cu ft
Trunk Volume
12.6 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
